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I was reading an article about what she can expect. She will get an isolated cell. She will get to come out into the general public for 1 hour a day. They say it's for her own protection because of her celebrity status. Honestly 23 hours of isolation, no cell phone etc would be good for her. Poor little rich girl. Picking on her because of who she is. I give kudos to the judge who stood his ground.

Loved it. Pachelbel's Canon D is my absolute favorite classical piece. It's even my ring tone.

I always considered myself a good parent when I would hear them say "Mom, you are the meanest mom in the whole world." I felt then I was doing something right by sticking to my guns when they asked or demanded something of me that I didn't feel was right or was comfortable with.

Hey with the name Pepper and a "title". She could be "Dr. Pepper"

Don't let Ben understate how hard his wife really does work on laundry days. You see, what most people don't know is that his wife actually still does laundry down at the stream beating the clothes against the rocks. Ben told me this himself. I say kudos to his wife.

I have read through all the posts and I have to say there have been some beautiful answers here. Not answers to "why" this happens to good people but how to endure and stay strong. I've mentioned on other posts that my father has Alzheimers. It is progressing rapidly. He was just told by his doctor that he can no longer drive. That his cognitive skills are deteriorating. I have found myself asking how this could happen to a man that has always been so strong. Not just physically but spiritually. He has done so much good in this world. As an example: We as a family (with his example) did much humanitarian work with those in Tijuana, Mexico who had absolutely nothing. A fire went through a cardboard "village." It killed the baby of one of the families we had been working with. The family was so poor they could not even pay the fee to get the baby out of the morgue let alone a funeral. My dad paid for all the fees and also for the funeral (conducting it himself). He's been a temple worker at 5 temples...did a service mission..numerous callings in the church. Yet he is afflicted with this horrible horrible disease in what should be the golden years of his life. Why did God allow this? He didn't. We will never know while on this earth why these things happen. Perhaps they didn't happen a reason. Perhaps there is no "test" he is having to go through. There have been diseases through all the ages. He unfortunately is having to go through and endure this one. Do I love God less or blame God for this? No. It's actually through God's love that we ARE able to endure this. We pray daily for his peace and comfort. Also for my mother who is now the 24 hour caretaker. Not an easy job. Perhaps it's a test for the rest of us. It's been the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. To watch the father that has been so strong, so comforting, such a spiritual giant dwindle away daily. Not physically at this point. Physically he is wonderful. But his mind is not. Do I like that this is happening to him and to our family? No. I can't do anything to stop it. If we allow the thoughts of "why this is happening to me" take over our being we are lost. Instead we should look at the opportunity for newfound strength and a love for our Heavenly Father in helping us to endure this and to find the strength to help others around us enduring the same thing.

There was a radio talk show here in Utah years back that analyzed dreams as people called in. I found it very interesting that they seemed to be able to get so much insight into a persons being just by a dream. Okay so I'm being somewhat sarcastic in saying that. I too don't take a whole lot of stock in dream interpretation. As I sit and try to analyze any dreams I might have had...they always seem to be an exaggeration of something that happened that day or within days. Something I might have had on my mind when going to bed. Nothing more. If you are upset that you were scorned by someone...you will have a dream that that is the basis. Just my opinion. I've never studied psychology or dreams of the sort and don't confess to be an expert of any kind. Actually I would never confess to being an "expert" at anything. An "ex" is a has been and a "spert" (actually spurt) is a drip under pressure.

That was awesome.

I personally get disgusted with elections. Now mind you I know they are needed and part of our freedom to choose who we want to lead us. I just get tired of all the he said/she said....should of/could of...you're bad/no I'm not....Did he inhale? I guess basically I get tired of all the mud slinging. Just get down to the issues at hand. I'd much rather hear a politician voice their stand on issues. It completely turns me off from what those issues might be when all they can do is degrade another candidate. Now I realize that has now become the foundation of all elections (whether local or national). But I get sooooo sick of it.

Let's see....why did I choose pam? Hmmm....well perhaps it's because of my first name. Or Pammy (there you go Dr. T) It does suit me. What makes me special? Well..because I just am. I used to use the phrase Halfheimers all the time. Could only remember half of anything. Still jokingly use it somewhat. My dad has Alzheimers so probably not quite as much.

I have to admit I too am a history lover. Very interested in 1500 and 1600's. We've been able to trace family history beyond those dates. I have ancestors who were involved with "housing" Mary Queen of Scots for several years. It's interesting to read history books and see mention of names I see in my own lineage. Perhaps that's why I have such a dream to visit England someday. To see some of the places that are mentioned. Okay as a side note. If I come from a lineage of the nobility with wealth....why by the time I came around are we so poor?

To me all the child support in the world doesn't make up for a parent not being involved in their children's life at all. I've been divorced for 8 years and during that 8 years, 2 of my 3 kids have not seen their dad at all. Only recently he agreed to have one son come live with him. Temporarily of course and has now decided it was more than he bargained for. When we separated he moved 2000 miles away and has made no attempt at seeing the other two kids. Child support is great financially....not being a part of their life is extremely emotionally abusive to those kids. Knowing their dad has chosen not to see them takes a toll.

I used to like Rosie. She went from the "Queen of Nice" to the "Queen of Mean"

That is exactly what I have asked for myself. Down to the letter.

Always hard to judge weather in Utah. You could be 80 degrees one day and snow the next. But I'm happy to announce that for the weekend will be in the low 80's. Hooray!!!!! I LOVE IT!!!!!

This is such a difficult subject. There are pros and cons to both sides. All comes down to what is ethical and if it is done correctly. There are reasons I am for it. I'd done much reading on stem cell research and how it could relate to those with Alzheimers. To be able to regrow or replace some of the brain cells that cause this horrible disease is completely amazing. Won't happen with my father who is too far along. Nancy Reagan has been a big supporter of this of course with her husband President Reagan. I just wish this had been approved years ago when so barely new. Atrify of brain cells that could be replaced would help so many people and hopefully put an end to the sufferring that not only the patient goes through but the entire family as well. It's not a "patient" disease it's one that affects the entire family. But only if this is done in a completely ethical manner. I would not want several lives taken for the sake of one in this way. Of course this is just my opinion and I'm sticking to it.

One of these days Ben we will have the opportunity to meet. We've been friends "online" for 9 years and have driven (even stopping at Jamba Juice right down the street) through each other's cities yet always seem to miss each other. Others I have "met" online I would probably never want to meet. I have met quite a few in person from ldstalk. Some good experiences some bad. The internet can be a good and a bad place as everyone knows. Just need to be careful out there.

Yeh what is his position on it. I have my own opinion of stem cell research. Just curious what Orin Hatch's is. Okay I just "googled" Orrin Hatch and Stem Cell Research. Everything I can find states he is all for stem cell research.

I've known Pale for 7 years now. Be quiet Pale. Thought I would be nice in here. hahahahaha

I have two favorites. Oh Holy Night. The version by Josh Groban just gives me chills. I also love "Mary Did you Know? The version by Donny Osmond

I as well am trying to bring my teenagers up to listen to good wholesome music. I've learned to appreciate alot of the music they listen to today and vice versa. However, even with the guidance I provide I find them listening to music that I find beyond the standards I have tried to give them. Most of the time they are singing along and when asked if they know what the words are...they don't. They just like the beat. Once aware of the words they then have to make their own decision as to whether to listen to it. I can't monitor 24 hours a day.